Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 54/100 vs 30/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 24 points higher (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (84/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.